The Guardsman
“His disguise was perfect - did she really know it was her husband when she surrended to him...?”
Synopsis
An acclaimed actor and his equally acclaimed actress wife, who have been married for less than a year, are already showing signs of strain in their marriage. The actor believes his wife is capable of infidelity and sets out to prove this is so. Disguising himself as the kind of man he believes she fancies (a Russian military officer), the actor woos his wife while she believes her husband to be out of town.
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Alfred Lunt
The Actor
Lynn Fontanne
The Actress
Roland Young
The Critic
Zasu Pitts
Liesl
Maude Eburne
"Mama"
Herman Bing
A Creditor
Ann Dvorak
Fan Saying "There He Is" (uncredited)
Geraldine Dvorak
Operagoer (uncredited)
Michael Mark
The Actor's Valet (uncredited)
Eric Mayne
Theatregoer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Vajda
- Original Title
- The Guardsman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Franklin
Ernest Vajda, Ferenc Molnár
Norbert Brodine
Conrad A. Nervig
Albert Lewin, Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Franklin
Director
Ernest Vajda
Screenplay
Albert Lewin
Producer
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guardsman
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What is The Guardsman about?
An acclaimed actor and his equally acclaimed actress wife, who have been married for less than a year, are already showing signs of strain in their marriage. The actor believes his wife is capable of infidelity and sets out to prove this is so. Disguising himself as the kind of man he believes she fancies (a Russian military officer), the actor woos his wife while she believes her husband to be out of town.
Who directed The Guardsman?
The Guardsman was directed by Sidney Franklin.
Who stars in The Guardsman?
The principal cast of The Guardsman includes Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, Roland Young, Zasu Pitts, Maude Eburne.
When was The Guardsman released and how long is it?
The Guardsman was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guardsman?
The Guardsman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).